Honor X8c vs Redmi K90 Max
The Honor X8c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 49/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 467,392); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X8c doesn't; the Honor X8c is noticeably lighter (174g vs 227g).
Honor X8c
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Honor X8c vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 25 points higher (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Honor X8c | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.6×7.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Honor X8c
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X8c
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor X8c
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X8c and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Honor X8c by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X8c
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8c is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8c significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Honor X8c or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Honor X8c by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8c and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8c has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8c or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8c leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8c or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8c over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Honor X8c is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.